Bible Reading, Otherwise Known as Practical Religion

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Matt Jury under J. C. Ryle

Next to praying there is nothing so important in practical religion as Bible reading. By reading that book we may learn what to believe, what to be, and what to do; how to live with comfort, and how to die in peace. Happy is that man who possesses a Bible! Happier still is he who reads it! Happiest of all is he who not only reads it, but obeys it, and makes it the rule of his faith and practice!

J. C. Ryle (1816-1900)

You Are What You Read

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Matt Jury under John Wesley

Reading Christians are growing Christians. When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow.

John Wesley (1703-1791)

HT: @cslchsnmore

Pastor, Read and Then Read More

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Matt Jury under D. Martin Lloyd-Jones

D. Martin Lloyd-Jones to pastors on reading theology after seminary: “Keep on reading; and read the big works.”

D. Martin Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981)

HT: @theoldguys_

Pastor, What Are You Reading?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Matt Jury under J. I. Packer

J. I. Packer’s wise counsel to pastors especially:

Read two old books for every new one.

J. I. Packer (1926 – )

HT: @danielsangi

Be a Doer of the Word and Not a Hearer Only

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Matt Jury under Thomas Brooks

If it is not strong upon your heart to practice what you read, to what end do you read? To increase your own condemnation?

Thomas Brooks (1608-1680)

HT: @mmattinglyjr

August Book Give-away

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Matt Jury under Free Stuff

If you would like to win a free copy of Prayers on the Psalms from the Scottish Psalter, courtesy of Laus Deo Books, please enter the drawing by following the link below to the entry form.

You will be asked to enter your email address. The address will be used ONLY to contact you to mail the book. You will not be placed on any mailing list, and the contact information will not be retained for future use for ANY reason.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO ENTRY FORM.

The winner will be announced on Friday, August 31.

Annotated Bibliography of 1 Peter

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Matt Jury under Free Stuff

I recently finished a series of messages in the book of 1 Peter. Click on the link below for an annotated bibliography of the books I used. Bear in mind that the comments were made based on their usefulness to me personally. You may find the books to have greater or lesser influence if you were to use them.

CLICK HERE FOR ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 1 PETER

Book Give-away

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Matt Jury under Free Stuff

If you would like to win a free copy of Slave by John MacArthur, courtesy of Laus Deo Books, please enter the drawing by following the link below to the entry form.

You will be asked to enter your email address. The address will be used ONLY to contact you to mail the book. You will not be placed on any mailing list, and the contact information will not be retained for future use for ANY reason.

The winner will be announced on Friday, July 27.

Reading Is a Measure of Your Character

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Matt Jury under L. W. Yaggy, T. L. Haines

One’s reading is, usually, a fair index of his character.

T. L. Haines and L. W. Yaggy, The Royal Path of Life, p. 166

An Important Christian Discipline

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Matt Jury under Albert Mohler

Reading is an important Christian discipline. Further, growth as a Christian discipline is closely tied to reading of the Bible, as well as worthy Christian books. This is why the Christian church has championed the cause of literacy. It is why the Reformers fought for the translation of the Scriptures into vernacular languages. A loss of literacy and respect for the book amounts to grave danger for the Christian church.

Albert Mohler

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Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. (Psalm 29.2)

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Bible Reading, Otherwise Known as Practical Religion

You Are What You Read

Reading Christians are growing Christians. When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow.

Pastor, Read and Then Read More

D. Martin Lloyd-Jones to pastors on reading theology after seminary: “Keep on reading; and read the big works.”

Pastor, What Are You Reading?

J. I. Packer’s wise counsel to pastors especially:

Read two old books for every new one.

Be a Doer of the Word and Not a Hearer Only

If it is not strong upon your heart to practice what you read, to what end do you read? To increase your own condemnation?

August Book Give-away

If you would like to win a free copy of Prayers on the Psalms from the Scottish Psalter, courtesy of Laus Deo Books, please enter the drawing by following the link below to the entry form.

You will be asked to enter your email address. The address will be used ONLY to contact you to mail the book. You will not be placed on any mailing list, and the contact information will not be retained for future use for ANY reason.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO ENTRY FORM.

The winner will be announced on Friday, August 31.

Annotated Bibliography of 1 Peter

CLICK HERE FOR ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF 1 PETER

Book Give-away

If you would like to win a free copy of Slave by John MacArthur, courtesy of Laus Deo Books, please enter the drawing by following the link below to the entry form.

You will be asked to enter your email address. The address will be used ONLY to contact you to mail the book. You will not be placed on any mailing list, and the contact information will not be retained for future use for ANY reason.

The winner will be announced on Friday, July 27.

Reading Is a Measure of Your Character

One’s reading is, usually, a fair index of his character.

An Important Christian Discipline